Richard Clark Blackman
Oct 3, 2010
Richard Clark Blackman, 83, Springfield, moved to his heavenly home on October 3, 2010 in Elfindale Manor. He was born March 12, 1927 in Moravia, Iowa, the son of Clark and Myrtice Blackman. He was a retired Farmers Insurance adjuster for 37 years and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. A wonderful, loving father, he was adored by his children...
John Henry Reed
Oct 1, 2010
John Henry Reed, 74, Springfield, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. He was born November 15, 1935 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of Henry and Leona Thibodeau Reed. John was united in marriage to Marilou Kettell on June 8, 1957 at St. Agnes Cathedral. He retired after a 27 year career with the...
Scott David Spurlock
Sep 28, 2010
Scott Spurlock, 36, Springfield, formerly of Austin, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 in his home, after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Amy; his father, David and wife Sheila Spurlock, Temple, TX; his mother, Catherine Spurlock, Springfield; a brother, Steven Spurlock and sisters, Lauren and Taylor Spurlock, all of Austin, TX. Memorial services...
Raymond Elmer Graham, Jr.
Sep 28, 2010
Raymond Elmer Graham, Jr. left his earthly home for his heavenly home on September 28, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He fought colon cancer with hope, determination, courage and humor and set an example of living life well for five years. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., to Raymond Elmer Graham, Sr. and Grace Thompson Graham on May...
Gladys Moon
Sep 25, 2010
Gladys Wickizer Moon departed this life September 25, 2010, at The Maples Health and Rehabilitation Center, Springfield. She was born November 26, 1911, and was the daughter of Earl and Lilly Wickizer of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, attorney William A. Moon; her sister Vena LeDuc of Springfield; her three brothers, Melvin, Herbert...
Alta M. Zimmerman
Sep 25, 2010
Alta M. Liles Zimmerman went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2010, in her home in Seymour, Mo., after a long illness. She was born to Ernest and Eva Johnson in Sterling, Mo., on June 24, 1924. She was united in marriage to George E. Liles on November 7, 1941. To this marriage was born a son, Lloyd...
Mary Marie Shockley
Sep 24, 2010
Mary Marie Shockley was born to Ed and Ada Wright in Clinton, Missouri, July 28, 1917, she peacefully journeyed home surrounded by family on September 24, 2010. Mary was united in marriage to Douglas Shockley, Sr. They later moved to Springfield in 1947 of this union 5 children was born. Mary was a longtime member of the Queenette Temple #1146...
William Mcdonald Tynes
Sep 22, 2010
William McDonald "Bill" Tynes, 60, Springfield, passed away on September 22, 2010, off the coast of Santorini, Greece, after suffering a heart attack. Bill was born March 8, 1950, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Walker Aubrey and Suzanne McDonald Tynes. He moved with his parents and sister, Katy, to Springfield in 1954. Bill was a member of Christ Episcopal...
Gerald K. Puchta
Sep 22, 2010
Gerald (Jerry) K. Puchta, 74 of Springfield MO passed away at 3:30 am the 22nd day of September 2010 in his home. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, brother and Guffy. He will always be remembered for his dry humor and smart wit. Jerry enjoyed a good movie or book especially a western. After a 22 year career in the...
Will Brown
Sep 21, 2010
Will leaves his father, Col. J. Richard Brown USAF (ret); brother, Dr. Philip R. Brown DVM, owner of Animal Care Center; sister, Valeria J. Brown, owner of Aardbark Pet Grooming Service, all three live here in Springfield; daughter, Genevieve Zi Brown, a U.S. Navy Midshipman and junior at Tulane University in New Orleans, La. Will graduated from Guam Sr. High...
Mamie Maxine Meaders
Sep 21, 2010
Mamie Maxine Meaders, 85, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in Christian Health Care East. She was born March 5, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Alonzo Prize and Lillian Frances (Polk) Courtney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Clark Meaders and a son, Thomas Clark Meaders. Mamie is survived...
Concetta "Tina" Nuccitelli
Sep 21, 2010
Concetta "Tina" Nuccitelli passed away peacefully in her home on September 21, 2010. Tina was born on July 2, 1942 in Rome, Italy to Pietro and Ines Orlandi. She grew up in Italy with her parents, an older brother, Peppe Orlandi, and lots of very close family and friends. After receiving her Bachelor's degree and entering the workforce in Rome,...
Elberta Hannah Delashmitt
Sep 21, 2010
Elberta Delashmitt, 100, passed away on September 21, 2010 in St. John's Mercy Villa. She was born in Edmond, Oklahoma on July 7, 1910. After graduating from business college, Elberta worked for 13 years as a bookkeeper for Carpenter Paper Co. in Oklahoma City during the depression and World War II. She worked for three years as executive secretary for...
Gene Wickliffe
Sep 20, 2010
Gene Wickliffe, 95, Springfield, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2010 in Mercy Villa. Born in Warsaw, Missouri, on February 18, 1915, the son of Aubrey and Edith Wickliffe. He worked in private business for over 35 years, including Vice-President of John Morris, Sr. companies, before being elected County Treasurer in 1972. In 1975 he was elected Greene...
John Joseph Lilly
Sep 19, 2010
John Joseph Lilly was called home September 19, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Lockwood, Missouri, He was the youngest of three sons born to Thomas B. and Katherine E. (Lohmeyer) Lilly on January 12, 1915. He attended St. Joseph's School, Senior High and graduated in 1933. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy...
Margaret May Gray
Sep 17, 2010
Margaret "Peggy" Gray Mrs. Gray died Friday, September 17, 2010. She was the daughter of Eunice Dawson and Harry E. May. She was born February 2, 1922 in Sedalia, Missouri. She was the widow of Dr. Gus W. Gray who preceded her in death on December 25, 1993. They were united in marriage on October 4, 1942. Mrs. Gray leaves...
